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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.94, 621.18 and 157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.94, 621.18 and 157.44 is: 236.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.94 : 621.18 = 157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.94/621.18 = 157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.94x = 621.18 × 157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.94x = 97,798.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,798.58/413.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.26

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